Bells ISD is a rural school district in North Texas in Grayson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 77.9% white and 36.9% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,627
in 2025,
up
$15,638
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,500per year
+$12,714
since 2015
State641stof 1,081
Region85thof 102
Peers121stof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,593per year
+$15,982
since 2015
State616thof 1,182
Region89thof 109
Peers119thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,554per year
+$15,478
since 2015
State634thof 1,191
Region83rdof 109
Peers107thof 167
All teachers
$59,627per year
+$15,638
since 2015
State501stof 1,201
Region76thof 110
Peers99thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$48,500per year
State641stof 1,081
Region85thof 102
Peers121stof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$50,593per year
State616thof 1,182
Region89thof 109
Peers119thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,554per year
State634thof 1,191
Region83rdof 109
Peers107thof 167
All teachers
$59,627per year
State501stof 1,201
Region76thof 110
Peers99thof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.